GOA: A retreat for all seasons

Once the realm of hippies and backpackers, Goa is increasingly becoming a luxury destination catering to the sophisticated traveller, offering exclusive holiday hideaways, designer shops and some of India’s best restaurants. Isabel Putinja

DINNER IN THE SKY

Are you looking for something a little different for dinner? Then look no further: Dinner in the Sky is a company that takes dining to a whole new level… literally! Renowned Michelin three-star chef Alain Passard recently prepared a special dinner party for guests suspended above the stunning Cathedrale d'Amiens in France. Rod Simpson

STAYING CONNECTED

Whether a businessperson seeking market opportunities in remote regions of the world needs to communicate with associates and colleagues, or an individual with the imagination and resources to be a world traveler wants to stay in touch with family and friends, today’s technology for business aircraft enables passengers to realize their expectations. Jack Olcott

IN-FLIGHT CATERING

If variety is the spice of life, then private aviation catering firms need to be extra resourceful: Serving people who are used to the best of the best is a tough task - not least when those people will be dining 30,000 feet above the ground. Yet several companies are working hard to provide delicious menus that work well in-flight – all in the best possible taste, of course. Liz Moscrop

AIRCRAFT CABINS

There is no need to sacrifice style because you are in the air. There are as many choices in how to configure an aircraft cabin as there are ideas. Here, the top designers and completions houses speak about some of the options on offer today. avbuyer.com

CHAN-ELLING A LEGEND - Jackie Chan plans to enjoy his new Legacy 650

There is nowhere that Chinese film star Jackie Chan is unknown. Such is his fame that people make kung fu movements at him wherever he goes – even in the middle of the desert in Morocco! According to the actor, he was filming in a remote location there when he was approached by locals who wanted his autograph. Liz Moscrop

TRAVELLING SAFELY

Passengers on business aircraft are the most valuable asset of any company or family. By setting the appropriate standard for safe operations and insisting that the aviation service provider apply that standard, a user of Business Aviation can enjoy a level of transportation safety that truly protects those passengers. Pete Agur

FEATURED MANUFACTURER – PIPER AIRCRAFT

Spurred by higher European demand for fuel-efficient business aircraft, Piper Aircraft Inc. grew its new aircraft deliveries and sales revenue during the first quarter of 2012. The robust first-quarter performance continued an upward trend established by Piper the previous two years, when its new airplane market share grew in a declining overall market. GA Buyer Europe

Where Are We Headed?

“Where are the aircraft resale markets headed?” is among the first questions posed to me in just about every conversation I have as of late. Don’t you know I wish I could look forward with complete accuracy 100% of the time? Then I might be writing this blog from a beach in some exotic locale as opposed to my present state of being crammed into an economy seat on a commercial airliner. Janine Iannarelli